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GL07 XBT

2007 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,946 mi
Last recorded75,946 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Mazda RX-844,002 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 XBT
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 75,946 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 71,359 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 71,304 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking in tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking in tread

Pass 23 Jan 2021 67,559 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 59,178 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 58,461 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,757 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014
Fail 1 Aug 2014

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,885 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 40,961 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,438 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 26,003 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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GL07 XBT is a 2007 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2007 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 44,002 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL07 XBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GL07 XBT registered?

GL07 XBT is a 2007 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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